Bookshop Assistant, Arnolfini

Arnolfini Gallery is looking for a Bookshop Assistant to join our busy team, providing a welcoming, safe and accessible service, delivering excellent customer service and retail assistance to all visitors.

Who are we looking for?

You will be the first point of contact for customers to the Bookshop, providing a warm welcome and excellent customer service to visitors.
The post holder will possess a good knowledge of the books and products available in the bookshop and ensure the smooth transaction of sales and accurate stock maintenance.
You will also have an interest in contemporary art or cultural organisations.

Bookshop Assistant

Working Hours: As one of 3 Bookshop Assistants, the postholder will be expected to work 2 out of every 3 weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 6 hours each day) and a Friday shift (8 Hours) on the other week.
Flexibility will be required to provide holiday cover annually and to cover occasional unplanned leave and sickness.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,396.80 per annum (paid on a pro-rata basis) £12.21 per hour.

Please complete your application via the link below before 9am Tuesday 6th January 2026.
Sorry, but applications after this time will not be considered.

Interviews will be held week commencing 12th January 2026.
Please read the Bookshop Assistant Job Description and Personal Specification.

If you would like to apply, please complete the Bookshop Assistant Application form, detailing how your skills and experience match the criteria of this role.

If you have any other questions please contact [email protected]